Why bother phasing out leaded petrol – lead in our environment doesn seem to be a problem anymore?
Lead emissions from motor vehicles contribute about 90 per cent of airborne lead in Australia’s urban areas. Reducing the use of lead in petrol reduces airborne lead, and lead in our streets and household dust. Lead has long been recognised as posing a serious health risk. Of particular concern is the correlation between increased blood lead levels and decreasing IQ, but other biological effects can also occur depending on the level and duration of the exposure. All sources of lead can contribute to lead in the bloodstream and have absolutely no beneficial effects. Lead used in petrol is a significant and preventable source.
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